Prince Harry and Meghan to present Netflix documentary inspired by Nelson Mandela

New Netflx show will be shown on December 31

The final part of Prince Harry and Meghan's controversial Netflix documentary was released on Thursday morning. Photo: Netflix

The Sussexes’ six-part show has become the streaming giant’s most-watched documentary in a premiere week. Photo: Netflix

The Harry & Meghan documentary is a six-part series on Netflix. PA

The documentary, billed as 'unprecedented and in-depth', is being broadcast exactly three months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA

The duchess appears with a towel wrapped around her hair, appearing to speak into her phone camera, saying: 'H is in London and I’m here.' Photo: Netflix

Office workers in London watching the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's controversial documentary. PA

A woman in London watches the docuseries. AFP

The couple discuss racism and the breakdown of their parents' marriages during the series. PA

The six-part series was available to watch from 8am UK time. PA

New images of Prince Harry and Meghan released by Netflix ahead of the show. AFP

Netflix showed the first trailer last week, just as Prince Harry's brother William made his first trip to the US as Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, prompting accusations of sabotage. AP

The couple quit as senior working royals in 2020 in favour of more freedom and the ability to earn their own money in the US. Photo: Netflix

Fast on the heels of the Netflix docuseries focused on their time in the royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are to present a documentary they say was inspired by Nelson Mandela.

Live to Lead will be broadcast only a few weeks after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's relationship with the monarchy hit a new low following damaging claims made in the six-part Harry & Meghan show that shed light on their life in California and travails with his family, including Meghan's suicidal thoughts.

Their new project, which will also appear on the streaming service, will be first shown on December 31 and a promotional trailer features footage of Mandela, a human rights stalwart and former president of South Africa, and climate change activist Greta Thunberg.

In the short preview the prince says: “This was inspired by Nelson Mandela who once said ‘what counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived …'”

The duchess completes the quotation saying “…it is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead'”.

The trailer features footage of Mr Mandela shaking hands with children, as well as his "long walk to freedom" when he was released from prison.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation tweeted that it was proud to announce the launch of the series.

Last week, Prince Harry claimed he was shocked when his brother, Prince William, screamed at him during discussions about their intention to move to Canada.

It was reported on Sunday that the couple, who now live in the US, were seeking an apology from the royal family for the unfair way they believe they were treated.

The Sunday Times said the couple felt than an apology by Buckingham Palace aide Lady Susan Hussey to black charity worker Ngozi Fulani meant they deserved equal treatment. Lady Susan had repeatedly asked Ms Fulani "where are you really from" during an event at the palace.

However, despite the rift, there is speculation they will still be invited to King Charles’s coronation on May 6 despite the damaging claims they levelled at the royal family.